MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,686 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Headlamp aim too low Both. (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp insecure Both. (4.1.1 (c))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% fronts (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside parking brake - effort just met (16%) and may need adjusted
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside parking brake - effort just met (16%) and may need adjusted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear silencer mounting deteriorated
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
All tyres showing signs of cracking due to age
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen C4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SH55 XKJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
Across all 2005 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 65,246 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Citroen C4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,682 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH55 XKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Citroen C4 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SH55 XKJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 November 2005.
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